2x3 and Smaller
Zapotec wool rug, 'God's Eye' (2x3.5)
Precisely woven in fiery colors, this rug depicts a God's eye, a motif that refers to the four cardinal points of the universe. Ruiz weaves a superb example of traditional Zapotec weaving arts. He works with virgin wool for this textile masterpiece.
Zapotec wool rug, 'Night Sky' (2x3.5)
Shadows surround the night sky where stars twinkle in the heavens. Combining black with cool sky blue, the Chavez Bautista Family weaves this stunning rug. It the a superb example of Zapotec art. They name this design "Estrellas noche y d�a" in Spanish.
Zapotec wool rug, 'Fish Fiesta' (2x3.5)
Woven by hand, this handsome rug features fish in fiesta colors. Alberto Ruiz Garc�a and his wife create bright mirror images in virgin wool. Red stripes border the forest green area rug named "Danza Acu�tica" in Spanish.
Zapotec wool rug, 'Diamond-Stars' (1.5x3)
The colors of the sky, sea, and earth surround mystical diamond-stars, unique to Zapotec cosmogony. They represent the four cardinal points and their life energies. Gregorio Ru�z dyes the wool threads prior to weavings this attractive rug on a traditional loom.
Zapotec wool rug, 'Emerald' (2x3.5)
Golden lightning zigzags across mesmerizing shades of black and emerald. Working in soft virgin wool, the Ruiz Bazan Family evokes the verdant sierra in the summer rain. The elegant rug exemplifies traditional Zapotec textile art.
Zapotec wool rug, 'Swift Arrows' (2x3.5)
Streaking across a glowing background, swift arrows bring bright colors to this design. Bands of emerald evoke the verdant summer sierra, while stylized diamonds center this bright rug.
Zapotec wool rug, 'Red Lightning' (2x3)
Like tongues of fire, lightning streaks across a background of ardent red. Alberto Ruiz weaves a bold design in virgin wool. Named "Uni�n de Diamantes" in Spanish, the traditional Zapotec rug is created on the handloom and takes its fiery colors from natural dyes.
Zapotec wool rug, 'The Colors of My Village' (2x3.5)
"I was inspired by the bright colors that are displayed around my village on a feast day, " says Mario Ch�vez. He obtains the vibrant colors form natural dyes before weaving the wool rug on a traditional loom.
Zapotec rug, 'Double Diamonds' (1x2)
Radiant flashes surround these diamonds like lightning, evoking a quick summer storm in the sierra. The Ruiz Baz�n Family takes an earthen palette of wool to weave this dramatic rug.
Zapotec wool rug, 'Stargazer' (2x3)
Centering a crimson shield, a golden sky hosts twinkling stars. Alberto Ruiz weaves a spectacular design, interpreted in virgin wool. The Zapotec rug is handloomed with Ruiz's own distinctive style. Titled "Destellos Zapotecos" in Spanish.